Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowls with Garlic Sauce
A wholesome bowl featuring lemon-garlic marinated chicken skewers, fluffy rice or couscous, crisp vegetables, and a silky garlic-yogurt sauce. It’s balanced, satisfying, and full of Mediterranean flavor.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Assemble: 5 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Chicken Souvlaki:
1 ½ lbs (700 g) chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized cubes
3 tbsp olive oil
Juice & zest of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Garlic Sauce:
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely grated or mashed
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Bowl Base & Toppings:
2 cups cooked basmati rice, quinoa, or couscous
1 cup cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup Kalamata olives
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
Instructions
Marinate the chicken
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice/zest, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Toss chicken in marinade, cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
Cook the chicken
Thread chicken onto skewers.
Grill over medium-high heat 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and cooked through.
(Option: air fry at 190°C/375°F for 12–15 minutes or bake at 200°C/400°F for 18–20 minutes).
Make garlic sauce
Mix yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
Assemble bowls
Divide rice/couscous into bowls.
Add cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta.
Place chicken skewers (or remove chicken from skewers and pile on top).
Drizzle generously with garlic sauce.
Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes & Tips
Add roasted vegetables (zucchini, peppers, eggplant) for extra nutrition.
For a low-carb version, swap rice for cauliflower rice or leafy greens.
Double the garlic sauce — it’s delicious as a dip with pita bread!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I meal prep this?
Yes — store chicken, veggies, and grains separately. Add garlic sauce fresh when serving.
Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes — use coconut yogurt or a tahini-lemon sauce instead of yogurt.
Q: Can I use beef or lamb?
Absolutely, the same marinade works beautifully with both.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 480
Protein: 38 g
Carbs: 42 g
Fiber: 6 g
Fat: 18 g